Inevitably.
Wang Yue and his team won.
It was even a bit anticlimactic.
Hu Qianhao was still immersed in his sadness, his impressive display of bravado unseen.
To show off without an audience was like wearing brocade at night.
After the morning's basketball game concluded.
Wang Yue's class had advanced to the top 16.
The quarterfinals were scheduled for the afternoon.
Soon, the afternoon basketball games commenced.
Wang Yue remained seated in the spectator stands.
The starting lineup was identical to that of the morning.
This time, their opponents were Class 4 of the second year.
Class 4 of the second year was considerably stronger than Class 3 of the first year.
At least in terms of height, they were on par with Wang Yue's class.
"Lu Yang, you're only bringing a bunch of misfits?"
A boy wearing jersey number 24 on the basketball court chuckled.
This boy was the same height as Lu Yang, somewhat handsome, with flowing, layered hair.
He was the type who was very popular with the young girls.
"Liu Feng, you better watch your words, or you'll get hit."
Lu Yang sneered.
Liu Feng playfully retorted, "Oh no, I'm so scared, you want to hit me as soon as we meet?"
Facing Liu Feng's sarcasm.
Hu Qianhao fired back, "Are you a sarcastic person? So good at being sarcastic?"
Taken aback by Hu Qianhao's retort, Liu Feng narrowed his eyes. "Back-combed guy, do you think I won't dare to beat you up just because you're in the first year?"
"Hoo hoo, I'm terrified, come and hit me quickly."
Hu Qianhao patted his face. "See this handsome face of mine? It's millions of times more handsome than yours, right? Come and hit me?"
"Damn it!"
A chubby kid next to Liu Feng immediately chimed in, "Brother Feng, beat him up! He's so damn punchable!"
"Ai~"
Liu Feng stopped the chubby kid. "What's the point of fighting? We'll settle it on the basketball court later."
Both sides clenched their fists, sparks flying in their eyes.
As the referee's whistle blew, the game began.
Lu Yang jumped and snatched the ball.
The ball was passed to Xie Te.
Upon receiving the ball, Xie Te moved with lightning speed, attacking the opponent fiercely.
Xie Te had a martial arts background, and his physical fitness was far superior to that of an ordinary high school student.
Facing the student guarding him.
Xie Te simply knocked him aside.
Then he drove into the three-point line and shot.
"Swish!"
The ball went in.
Wang Yue's team scored first.
"You only know how to talk tough?"
Xie Te gave Liu Feng the middle finger.
"Good! Xie Te, awesome!"
"What's the use of just shouting?"
"Hahaha, a bunch of rookies."
Wang Yue's class morale soared.
"Don't get cocky."
Liu Feng said with a smile, "It's still uncertain who will be the ultimate winner."
"Show-off."
Hu Qianhao cursed, giving him the middle finger.
Liu Feng whispered to the chubby kid beside him, "Spread the word, we'll focus on this big back-combed guy later and show him our strength."
The chubby kid gave an "ok" gesture.
Next, it was Class 4 of the second year's turn to serve.
Liu Feng passed the ball to the chubby kid.
The chubby kid dribbled the ball and taunted Hu Qianhao, "Back-combed guy, are you going to guard me one-on-one?"
"Is this fat pig so arrogant?"
Hu Qianhao wasn't stupid; the opponent was deliberately provoking him, but he wouldn't fall for it.
He then said to Xie Te beside him, "Brother Xie, it's yours."
Apart from Wang Yue, Xie Te had the best physical fitness on the court, so guarding a chubby kid shouldn't be a problem.
Xie Te nodded and walked towards the chubby kid.
The chubby kid's expression changed. Wasn't he the one he called out to? Why did the strongest one come over?
He had seen Xie Te knock their player flying just now.
The chubby kid, wary of Xie Te, passed the ball to a lanky guy beside him after a few steps.
The lanky guy received the ball and sprinted towards the opponent's basket like the wind.
Lu Weiting immediately stepped up to defend.
The lanky guy's lips curled into a smirk. "You think you can guard me one-on-one?"
"Let's try."
Lu Weiting smiled slightly.
The lanky guy's basketball skills were truly impressive.
He was practically toying with the ball under his legs.
Lu Weiting's expression turned serious.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, the lanky guy passed the ball between Lu Weiting's legs, then stepped past him, and even elbowed Lu Weiting in the chest.
This move was so fast that almost no one noticed it.
Lu Weiting, who was already quite thin, stumbled back two steps after being hit, nearly falling.
By then, the lanky guy had already sprinted past.
Wang Yue, from the spectator stands, clearly saw this scene. His eyes narrowed. "These guys from Class 4 of the second year are playing dirty?"
"Huh? Who's playing dirty?"
Lin Yuanquan was a bit bewildered.
"That lanky guy."
Wang Yue gestured the action from earlier.
Lin Yuanquan immediately became indignant. "Damn it, why didn't the referee blow the whistle?"
"The referee couldn't see from his angle."
Wang Yue shook his head.
As the lanky guy passed Lu Weiting, Hu Qianhao immediately rushed forward.
Facing Hu Qianhao, the lanky guy showed disdain. "Back-combed guy, don't you have any self-awareness?"
Hu Qianhao assumed a defensive stance and smiled. "Lanky guy, stop talking nonsense. If you have the guts, get past me."
"Bang!"
As quick as lightning, the lanky guy charged forward.
He was more than a head taller than Hu Qianhao.
But this time, Hu Qianhao defended successfully.
Just as he was about to show off with a phrase,
The lanky guy used his dark move again.
His leg suddenly rammed into Hu Qianhao's stomach.
The force was immense.
Hu Qianhao immediately clutched his stomach and retreated two steps.
"Trash."
The lanky guy sneered as he passed by Hu Qianhao.
He had already reached the three-point line.
Lu Yang stepped up to defend.
Before Lu Yang could get close, the lanky guy shot from beyond the three-point line.
"Swish!"
The ball went in, and the score was instantly reversed.
"Lanky guy, you're playing dirty!"
Just then, Hu Qianhao finally recovered and shouted from behind.
"Playing what dirty?"
The lanky guy said innocently, "If you can't take a loss, just say so."
"Damn it."
Hu Qianhao wanted to rush forward and beat him up.
However, considering he might not win, he held back.
At this moment, Lu Weiting smiled and said, "Playing dirty? I'll play with you."
"I still say the same thing, you?"
The lanky guy said arrogantly.
"Doesn't seem too good?"
Lin Yuanquan asked from the spectator stands.
"Let's wait and see."
Wang Yue replied.
In terms of raw strength, their class should have the upper hand.
"Chen Lei, you'll be responsible for drawing out that lanky guy later."
Lu Yang instructed.
Chen Lei nodded. "Don't worry, he can't play dirty with me."
The two were similar in height, but Chen Lei was sturdier.
This time, Lu Yang was in charge of the main offense.
As soon as Lu Yang crossed half-court, Liu Feng and the chubby kid rushed up to defend.
Liu Feng waved his hand and said, "Lu Yang, come on, let me see if you're all talk and no action?"